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In which of the following stoichiometric defects, impurity atoms are present in interstitial site? |
Schottky defect Frenkel defect Interstitial defect None of these |
Interstitial defect |
Interstitial Defect: When some constituent particles (foreign atoms or molecules (impurities)) occupy an interstitial site, the crystal is said to have interstitial defect. This defect increases the density of the substance. |